Arts and Media News

    Smiths legend Marr honoured by University

    Johnny Marr
    Friday 20 July 2012 4.27pm

    Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr’s outstanding achievements in a music career spanning four decades were recognised yesterday (Thursday 19 July) with the granting of an honorary degree by the University of Salford.

    Grant scheme launched to help communities explore local heritage

    All Our Stories
    Wednesday 18 July 2012 3.24pm

    Local communities will have the chance to gain funding to help them discover more about their history thanks to a new programme supported by the University of Salford, Salford Museum and Art Gallery and the Heritage Lottery Fund North West.

    Grant scheme launched to help communities explore local heritage

    All Our Stories
    Wednesday 18 July 2012 3.24pm

    Local communities will have the chance to gain funding to help them discover more about their history thanks to a new programme supported by the University of Salford, Salford Museum and Art Gallery and the Heritage Lottery Fund North West.

    Show time for the best new art and design talent

    Friday 8 June 2012 6.05am

    The University of Salford’s annual Art & Design Shows kick off next week at MediaCityUK (14-17 June) to celebrate emerging creative talent.

    Students showcase fashion collections at MediaCityUK

    Fashion Design Graduate Show 2012
    Friday 1 June 2012 4.08am

    A taste of Paris and Milan came to the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK building last night when it was transformed into a catwalk auditorium to host the Fashion Design graduate degree show.

    Bernie Clifton launches unique University comedy archive

    Mike Craig
    Wednesday 30 May 2012 9.44am

    Comedian and entertainer Bernie Clifton will be happily recalling his work and friendship with late BBC producer and scriptwriter Mike Craig when he launches a unique comedy archive held by the University of Salford later this week.

    Landmark digital and media college to open at MediaCityUK

    The University of Salford building at MediaCityUK
    Tuesday 29 May 2012

    The Department for Education announced on Tuesday that they will be supporting the development of a new University Technical College at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays. This landmark UTC will work directly with some of the most prestigious names in the digital and media industry to revolutionise the way young people develop crucial skills and pathways to jobs.

    Graphic novel draws a line through homelessness

    Still from homeless graphic novel
    Tuesday 29 May 2012 11.49am

    A team of researchers from the University of Salford has published some of its findings from a major study on homelessness in an independent graphic novel.

    Hidden worlds revealed at student photography exhibition

    W640 digital photography exhibition image
    Tuesday 15 May 2012 3.44pm

    Hidden worlds and objects of desire are just two of the subjects which have been under the lens for a student digital photography exhibition and awards event taking place at the University of Salford this week.

    New festival fuses sounds in Salford

    John Cage
    Thursday 5 April 2012

    A four-day festival will showcase international experimental music at venues across the city later this month.

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